FREELANCE MAKEUP KIT: What's in my kit? 2021

[@julieruby]

Thank you SO much for everyone's love and support of this video! It means SO much to me to have amazing subscribers like you guys :) There are some things in the video I didn't go super in-depth with such as lips, so if you want me to do any in-depth videos let me know!! Also, would you guys like me to do an update kit video every year??

[@nicole-ju2bs]

Bless your heart for linking EVERY last product mentioned in this video. THANK YOU. So much.

[@julieruby]

You’re so welcome!! I know I always get frustrated when I can’t find links to things so I wanted to provide all those for you guys :)

[@iyahnuh3101]

@@julieruby thank you 🙏🏾

[@prettyhustlexo]

Super resourceful video. I’m a working makeup artist for 7 years and was just looking to see how other artists are currently working as well. Thank you for mentioning each product and linking it!! You are providing so much help to makeup artists I hope this video blows up for you. It honestly deserves a million views

[@julieruby]

Awww thank you so much Alessia! I've also been working as a makeup artist for about 7 years as well and I feel like no matter how long you've been doing it, you're always learning :) I'm so glad this kit video was helpful for you!

[@rachriri]

Hi Julie! I literally just got hired as a freelance makeup artist and ive been searching for advice on youtube. You and angiedib are literally the best people on here. I had some video suggestions but then i noticed u already had videos on them! Thank you so much for all ur efforts please keep in mind how many people you are actually helping! Thank you❤️

[@julieruby]

Hi Rach! You are so sweet thank you :) I am seriously so happy that my videos have been helpful for you as you start your new freelancing career. It seems intimidating at first but you’re going to absolutely love it :) there’s nothing like it out there! I appreciate all of your love and support so thank you very much 😊

[@Verbsdescribeus]

brushes are way hygienical than sponges :) you are right! i never heard about bridal touch up kits, amazingly professional you are, dear Julie!!!

[@julieruby]

Yes they definitely are! I only use disposable sponges now :) thank you for being so sweet!

[@faithscheetz5361]

I have been a cosmetologist 17 yrs but switching to make up artistry. Starting out doing boudior make up. Would like to do bridal eventually. Thanks for the great video.

[@julieruby]

Hi Faith! Makeup artistry is definitely super different than doing hair, but it's definitely such a fun career :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mimioca2240]

This video is probably one of the most organized kit tour videos out there (I've watched tons it's kind of embarassing) lol. Omg and I didn't even know olive adjusters exist until now, I'll definitely be getting one for my kit. Also Julie, you are such an angel for linking all of the mentioned products here, so helpful!

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much!! I'm with you girl! I'm addicted to watching kit videos as well :) I just truly feel like the more organized you are the quicker and more efficient you work as a makeup artist. Glad the links were helpful :)

[@tatiannamaree3892]

Facts!!!

[@ashleyreeve9299]

Amazon sells a cheap pack of awesome beauty blender sponges! It’s like a 5 pack and they are great!! Totally recommend trying them out

[@julieruby]

Hi Ashley! Thank you so much for the recommendation! I also love the Shop Miss A blenders as well :) they're only $1!

[@brittanygoldietv]

Thank you for this video! For informative and straight to the point. I usually never watch longer videos and I watched every second. ❤️ also subscribed! I’m literally obsessed now. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@julieruby]

Haha thanks so much for subscribing and watching the video all the way through Brittany! :) So glad you are loving my channel!

[@citramousquita3812]

Could you tell us how you pack all of your makeup kits & your light? What bag do you use to pack them? Maybe post it on IG 😁

[@julieruby]

Hey girl! I actually just carry everything in their original bags and haul it around lol not the most efficient way to do it, but since I usually have an assistant with me they usually help me carry things! If I already know the lighting and seating situation then I will just bring my makeup case :)

[@melianagirl3924]

Omg thank you so much for providing such a in depth video of your professional MUA kit, I’m a makeup artist from Sephora but planning to get certified soon and I’m researching how to put my kit together and what things I should have, so I hope you don’t mind but I’m using your video as a guideline to get me started because your kit truly makes sense and all great practical ideas and must haves. Thank you so much!!

[@julieruby]

You're so welcome! I'm so excited for you :) I came from Ulta & MAC and completely leaving was one of the best things I've done for myself! It's so amazing to be able to have the freedom :) I'm so glad this video has helped you out. I created it as a guideline so no worries at all.

[@maria58729]

Juliie!!! All your videos are very useful. You are soooo generous in sharing about everything. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much, Maria! I'm just so glad you've found all the videos helpful :)

[@mistycuz2011]

I love kit content! Lol Have you tried the hourglass setting powder? It’s so pretty. And the house of lashes lash glue is AMAZING! It’s also latex free! I need that chair too! I added it to my cart! And the glamcore lighting is next on my list!

[@julieruby]

Thanks so much girlie! No I haven’t tried the Hourlglass powder but I’ve wanted to! Yes, I use the House of Lashes glue for myself, but honest I really love the Kiss glue more 🤷🏻‍♀️ The chair is must have girlie! Do it and save your back!

[@9melissal]

You could probably pull the sponge tip off the Charlotte tilbury concealers like people do with the maybelline ones. Then you could even depot them into different containers if you want to, like mini airless pumps.

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I'll definitely try it :)

[@gargishukla7352]

You are definitely a considerate professional 😘😘😘😘😘

[@julieruby]

Aww thank you so much Gargi!! :)

[@hwells1838]

The organizational skills here 🙌🏼 what eyelashes do you typically use for your brides ? 😊👰🏻‍♀️

[@julieruby]

Thanks so much! Took me years but we got here 😂 I use the Ardell Naked Line on the majority of my brides nowdays :)

[@hwells1838]

@@julieruby thank you!

[@rashmijain5078]

Thanku so much for this video..I like your way of organization .I learn so many new things .lots of thanks

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found the video helpful :) I always love finding new ways to organize things :)

[@kellyneaves3699]

Amazing videos! I've ordered just about all of the containers now i'm ready to condense my kit. Thank you!

[@julieruby]

Yay!! Thank you so much :) So glad the video was helpful for you! Happy condensing!

[@sangsmohana]

I just discovered your page,thank you thank you sooo much for linking everything

[@julieruby]

Hi! So glad you enjoyed the video and have fun organizing your kit!

[@Duckies_4EVER]

Oh my word! I need that chair. I always wake up with my back killing me the next day after a wedding.

[@julieruby]

Yes it's a real problem! It's just had to maneuver sometimes so if I can go without it I will. It definitely does help when you don't have a high chair on site though.

[@jazzicamarcelino3038]

Thanks for updating us on the CT concealers. I was about to order some for my kit too, but I think I may want to wait now. I'm soooo bummed that I never ordered those mini lash glues from Tati's site. I checked recently and I don't think they sell them anymore. 😭 Thanks for sharing!

[@julieruby]

You're welcome thank you so much for watching the video girlie :) Yeah the CT concealers were honestly pretty disappointing! They definitely excel more at foundations and powders! I just went online to Tatti's website to link the glue pods for the video and just found out they don't sell them like that anymore! I think you can still get them if you buy certain styles of lashes (they come in the boxes). However, it was something VERY unique that they offered and I'm so sad they discontinued them!

[@spnaes2740]

Your video is so helpful in having a makeup kit without carrying so much makeup. What are the basic foundation colors you carry or MUST have in your kit all the time? what do you suggest for Indian skin tone for a bridal party? I do a lot of bridal Party so the foundation is always an issue & heavy to carry so many different colors. Thank you once again for your help.

[@julieruby]

Hi there I’m glad you enjoyed the video!! It depends what foundations you carry in your kit specifically! Each brand has a different name for their shades. In general, I would always carry the lightest shade and the deepest shade in a range and then maybe 4-5 shades in between.

[@spnaes2740]

@@julieruby thank you so much. I want to do brides only but as I my passion is only makeup, it’s hard to find brides who only wants makeup done. So I end up doing bridal Party for makeup. (Going with others in a group, pay is less) Keep these videos coming though, it really helps. 🙏

[@julieruby]

@@spnaes2740 Hopefully you'll find brides eventually! Thanks for watching my videos :)

[@tracysaundersmakeup]

Glue pods!!! I’ve been looking for those. Thank you

[@julieruby]

Hi Tracy! unfortunately, this brand discontinued them so now I buy eyeliner applanators from Amazon and fill them with lash glue for my brides :)

[@claudiaprandelli7141]

THANK YOUUU!! I needed this so much ❤️❤️

[@julieruby]

You’re so welcome! I’ll be making an updated one for this year soon :)

[@jennneyecosmetics4487]

This was super helpful. Thank you for your tips! I just subscribed ❤️✨

[@julieruby]

Yay!! So glad it was helpful for you and thank you SO much for subscribing girlie! That means so much to me ❤️

[@simonelyonsartistry6165]

I just ordered this bag yesterday haha. It's going to take like 3 weeks to get to me I can't wait 🥰

[@julieruby]

Yay! It's such a great bag you'll love it!

[@W737-e3y]

This was very informative thank you!

[@julieruby]

Glad this video was helpful for you!! Thanks for watching :)

[@W737-e3y]

@@julieruby no worries! I have found my favourite mua on KZbin! I’m starting out as a junior freelance mua, so your videos are amazing. They are so helpful to me and I am very grateful for them! ❤️

[@aliceadler4569]

My second video of yours!!! Still looking for organizing specifically for help with travel!!!

[@julieruby]

Hi Alice! I can definitely make some travel organization videos in the future :)

[@XOPaulineJo]

LOVE THIS!!!!!

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! :)

[@sandhyas_music]

Great video!!! Def taking some inspo to reorganize my kit!

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much for watching! Happy reorganizing!! :)

[@lashondasteward3100]

All of the makeup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 27:39

[@shakilamalki8510]

You are very kind heart bless your journey 💓💓 from srilanka

[@julieruby]

Aww thank you so much!

[@marianysousa9877]

Amazing vídeo😍😍😍

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@nouvelleblog]

Hey Julie I'm looking to add a new foundation to my kit, and I'm going between the nars radiant longwear and also the face atelier ultra, any advice on which you prefer and works on more of a range of skin types and clients? Also and shade suggestions for both to add to a kit, my clients are mainly fair to medium tan skin! Ps loving all your videos! I'm just doing my kit for starting back after lockdown and I've been binge watching your channel ❤️❤️

[@julieruby]

Hi Vikki! The Face Atelier foundation BY FAR is my favorite foundation for all skin types and ages :) it’s silicone based so it fills in pores and fine lines a lot better! I also work on the same skin tone range as you and I listed the shades I carry in both foundations in the description :) Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos!

[@nouvelleblog]

@@julieruby thanks so much for your reply! I'm looking forward to yiur uploads!

[@VitaBlake]

Amazing video 🥰♥️

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you loved it :)

[@IrishCassidy]

Dont you keep cottonrounds in a separate bag, in pouch, because the hair clips have hair germs on them. I found your lip gloss tips really helpful. Ty

[@julieruby]

Good point! I ALWAYS spray down & sanitize my hair clips after I use them. I put the used hair clips in my "dirty" brush pouch so clean them before sticking them back in the Zuca bag :) Even if you are separating out your hair tools though, you still want to make sure you sanitize them before using them on another person.

[@HemersonParanaguaPRO]

Amazing kit. I finished my kit as well but everyday I'm thinking on how to change it hahahha Which label maker do you have? Because I label all my product on hand

[@julieruby]

Thank you! Isn’t it so satisfying to reorganize your kit? I have to Dymo Label Maker it’s a small hand held one :)

[@anusuyav]

Hi Julie , About depoting foundation into the plastic containers. Once the foundation is over. Is it good to use same bottle for the next new foundation or need to change to new plastic bottle. Kinda confused on this one.

[@julieruby]

Hey great question!! Usually I either clean the bottle out or use a new one :) it’s not a great idea to leave older foundation residue in the bottles.

[@anusuyav]

@@julierubyWow , Thanks Julie for the immediate reply.Happy new year 🥳❤️

[@VibingoOnly17]

Love your videos. I’ve been a mua for about 3 years but you know, Covid and I had 3 kids so I’m trying to get more serious about makeup now. You have so many different brands of foundation; do you think it is necessary to carry so many?

[@julieruby]

Thank you so much Gabrielle! That's great that you want to start getting back into makeup artistry :) I feel like a lot of people were derailed after COVID as well and just decided to take an extended break. For foundations, I do think it's necessary to carry a variety of options for people's preferences. The ones I carry now differ from this video a little now since this is over a year old (I'm about to make an updated one for this year). However, I think it's important that you at least have foundations with different coverages (sheer, med/full) and also different finishes (dewy/matte). Most artists I know personally carry at least 3 different types to accommodate anyone that sits in their chair.

[@598bg]

Omg yeeeess😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥

[@julieruby]

Get ready girlie!!! ❤️❤️

[@stormy3862]

Question not really related, but kinda, but what does your makeup contract consist of and do you recommend having them? I just finished school and currently building my kit to start doing makeup

[@julieruby]

Oh yay that’s super exciting congrats! I actually have a whole playlist on my channel called “Business for Makeup Artists” that go over everything you’d need to know starting out :) I have a video over contracts! I just use them for weddings not every single event. Here is the link to my contracts video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXnJkKWkrc2qoLc

[@Yulia_wilcox_mua]

I don’t understand why brands think that we need a gallon of loose pigments. I got mini one from MAC like 3 years ago and I still have more then half 😂😂😂

[@julieruby]

GIRLLLL ME TOOOO!!! I love the Anastasia ones, but they need to be about half the size lol At least MAC wised up and are selling minis!

[@NREnger]

@Julie Ruby Do you think that that Artist Kit Company are worth getting? I had been looking at them but knowing the minimum to buy $350 i have been hesitant. I am condensing my kit right now and do you have any favorites that helped? I thought I was the only one that hated duo glue. I get strange looks when I say I hate it. Funny thing i I use the same Kiss lash glue and it is the best.

[@julieruby]

Do you live outside of the shipping radius?? If you are in the US, there is no minimum spend. If you are within the US, the definitely worth it! If you are outside and do need to spend the $350, I would just say go with the Inglot magnetic palettes. They're sleek and compact like the Artist Kit Company ones. I use the Makeup Forever magnetic palettes and Z Palettes personally. For creams, I would use the Vueset containers. Yes, glad someone else doesn't like Duo either! I have always felt like it doesn't adhere well and it takes FOREVER to dry down!

[@NREnger]

@@julieruby I do live in the US! I thought that everyone has the minimum spend of 350, great news!! Such a big help on the container ideas, love vueset. I did not know Inglot made ones with out the inserts. Thanks!

[@BrittanyLabrador]

Do you have the link to your little cup organizers that you keep in the bottom part of your bag?

[@julieruby]

For sure! Here is the link: amzn.to/2VszxBU

[@KrystenStrunck]

Love what’s in my kit videos 💕 you should try something other than the Mario Badescu stuff. The ingredients kinda suck they are just a sucky brand in general lol.. I need to depot so many things and focus on downsizing my kit.

[@julieruby]

I just use the two Mario badescu products and I do like those ones specifically! It’s definitely a matter of opinion though :) downsizing is definitely key! Don’t break your back if you don’t have to.

[@KrystenStrunck]

@@julieruby yeah lol I’m a licensed esthetician so ingredients are such a big deal for me. But of course to each their own :)

[@nicole-ju2bs]

I wanted to ask, how to you get your too faced born this way concealer out of their compact into the clear bottles?? Do you just scoop it or something?

[@julieruby]

I get a lot of questions about this so I should probably just announce it publicly 😂 I cheated and had my husband saw off the tops and I scooped the product out!

[@nicole-ju2bs]

@@julieruby now that’s when a husband comes in handy!! Hahahah

[@florsilva878]

How did you depot the Born This Way concealers??

[@julieruby]

I actually had my husband saw off the tops of the containers and scooped them out that way! lol I got REALLY frustrated with trying to scoop them out.

[@kellyneaves3699]

I looked for your video on your individual brush pouches. I can't seem to find it. Can you post a link. TY!

[@julieruby]

Hi Kelly! So sorry that was kind of confusing! It wasn't a dedicated video that I made for the brush pouches. I kind of grouped everything together into a kit prepping video! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4iml2udh6qAidE

[@kellyneaves3699]

@@julieruby Ok gotcha! THX again

[@stormy3862]

Also what goes in and how do you do touch up kits?

[@julieruby]

As far as touch up kits I just uploaded a video going over how I prep for a wedding and I go over what I put in my touch up kits :) Just keep in mind that there isn’t really a “standard” when it comes to touch up kits! You can put whatever you’d like in there as long as you have at least lip color in there. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6icmIVmmdR-hck I also highly recommend you check out my “Makeup Kit Resources” playlist! It’ll be super helpful as you try to build your kit :)

[@milm1312]

Thank you for this video

[@julieruby]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@samiwan4423]

What Lipsticks do you use most? 💕

[@julieruby]

Hi! I use a combo of MAC lipsticks, Danessa Myricks, and the Sephora brand lipsticks :) Although MAC is my ride or die!

[@samiwan4423]

@@julierubyThanks so much! What are your most Popular Mac shades? Xx

[@julieruby]

@@samiwan4423 That’s honestly a hard one! I would say Crème Cup, Whirl, Yash, Mehr, Twig, Velvet Teddy (basically nude to mid-toned nude shades). It will depend on your clientele though :)

[@mariahdomyhair2401]

Keep the cans and refill with the dollar tissue

[@julieruby]

That's a great idea Mariah! I've started keeping my tissues and paper towels in a gallon Ziplock bag since this video and it's been working for me as well :)

[@SpiritedAF]

Be carful using brow razors on clients. Of coarse do whatever you’re comfortable with but they are a huge legal liability. Even for licensed esthetician’s and cosmologists they are illegal in most states for public use on clients and fall under the legality of dermaplaning. A client can clam a breakout or infection on you and sue. The ones sold at the drugstore are made for personal use and to be disposable, they can’t be disinfected properly. The way the blade is attached dead skin cells and bacteria can get stuck it’s like sharing a leg razor with someone. It can be way more risk than it’s worth! Just information no hate at all! Love how condensed your kit is!

[@julieruby]

Hi Ashley! Thank you so much for this helpful info! I really didn't realize it was such a legal issue since I'm not a licensed esthetician. Since I made this video, I have been using them as disposables so that is definitely something I've changed :)

[@nedygz]

We naturally are able to carry more on our backs. Reunir. It will feel lighter on you

[@julieruby]

Yes definitely! I'm mostly likely going to be switching up my makeup case soon with a bag that it the same as mine, but is actually a backpack with padded straps.

[@jessicafreitag5111]

🖤🖤

[@julieruby]

Hope you enjoyed the video! :)

[@lashondasteward3100]

All if the makeup I'm serious business please please. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much.

[@julieruby]

I'm glad you loved the video! This is a couple years old now and I just posted the current one. Please check this one out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmKVeXeae7WHb7M

[@ebarber0895]

When I was looking into the case it says the mirror isn’t included 💔

[@julieruby]

That’s super weird! Mine came with it! If it makes you feel better, mine doesn’t fit where it’s supposed to so it might as well have been a random mirror lol

[@ebarber0895]

@@julieruby I ordered it anyway cause I have the esum case that came with my airbrush machine so I hope it works out!